Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Posts Tagged ‘ Ford Motor ’

Stay Underweight Stocks As Big Three Stare Into The Abyss

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Eric Roseman | Category: Stock Market Investing

The US auto industry is coming apart at the seams, says Eric Roseman. The ‘Big Three’ are bleeding profusely, and face bankruptcy without a government rescue. If one of General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Chrysler is allowed to fail, Eric says the stock market will crash through its 2002 lows. This means investors should stay underweight stocks for the time being.



GM, Chrysler Merger Could Get Government Backing

Oct 29th, 2008 | By Jason Simpkins | Category: Financial News

The U.S. government is looking for ways to facilitate a merger between General Motors Corp. (GM) and Chrysler LLC, in the hopes of keeping the once vibrant industry afloat during a time of crisis. But Uncle Sam’s credit card is close to maxed out and a bailout for the auto industry could open the door for other troubled industries to come calling.



General Motors Pondering Thousands of Job Cuts and Selling Brands, Sources Say

Jul 7th, 2008 | By Mike Caggeso | Category: Politics & Economics

Embattled carmaker General Motors Corp. (GM) is planning thousands of additional white-collar job cuts and mulling over the sale off some of its brands, sources told the Wall Street Journal.



Global Investing Roundups: Friday, May 23rd, 2008

May 23rd, 2008 | By William Patalon III | Category: International Investing

WTO’s Global Trade Deal; Ford’s Lowered Expectations; Surprise Decline in Jobless Claims; Oil Drags on Hang Seng; Wider Loss for B&N; Big Oil Spends $1.3 Million in 1Q Lobbying; Bill Miller Joins Ichan in Pressuring Yahoo; IEA to Probe World’s Oil Supply; Medtronic Coughs Up $75 Million to Settle Suit.



This Week’s Profit Reports Could Render Final Verdict on First Quarter Earnings Season

May 5th, 2008 | By William Patalon III | Category: Stock Market Investing

With earnings season starting to wind down, investors are not anticipating many new surprises.



The View From China: Despite the Auto Industry’s Pedal to the Metal Growth, a Safety Play May Offer the Safest Play

Apr 30th, 2008 | By Keith Fitz-Gerald | Category: International Investing

Money Morning Investment Director Keith Fitz-Gerald is currently leading an investment trip through China, taking in that country’s scenery, as well as its investment opportunities.



Global Investing Roundups: Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Apr 29th, 2008 | By William Patalon III | Category: Stock Market Investing

Sohu Soars on 156% Jump in Revenue; Price of Crude Can’t be Contained; Kerkorian Riding Shotgun at Ford; Verizon Gets a Boost From Wireless Business; Visa Profit Up 28%; BoA to Modify $40 Billion in Loans; Corn Continues to Grow in Price; Questar’s Piping Hot Earnings Report.



Ford Posts Unexpected Profit on International Strength, Domestic Cost Cuts

Apr 24th, 2008 | By Mike Caggeso | Category: Stock Market Investing

Ford Motor Co. (F) surprised analysts with a $100 million in first-quarter profit, or 5 cents a share – the result of increased sales overseas and 4,200 job cuts in North America.